CONSUMER REPORTS: Go-to Kitchen Gadgets
You could spend hundreds of dollars on kitchen gadgets. How about a crinkle cutter for
veggies or goggles for cutting onions? When it comes to cooking, it’s a lot easier to get
the job done when you have the right tools. And it can be downright disappointing when
something doesn’t work.
Consumer Reports asked its Facebook fans which kitchen gadgets they rely on and
then the list was narrowed down and testers check them out. The list of essentials
included can openers, graters garlic presses, and peelers.
Sensory panelists tried out traditional versions of these handy helpers along with ones
that offer a twist. But, new-fangled doesn’t necessarily mean “improved.” More often
than not testers preferred tried-and-true designs. And some of the gadgets were just
plain awkward.
For example, the Joseph Joseph collapsible cheese grater doesn’t lock. And the
squeeze grater wasn’t a favorite either. A better option is the Oxo Good Grips Box
Grater for $18. And it even has a compartment with measurement markings for your
grated cheese.
The Oxo Good Grips garlic press for $16 has a large chamber and a big plus is a built-in
cleaner. And the $20 Oxo Magnetic Locking Can Opener was a lock with its cushioned
grip and magnetic arm that keeps the lid from falling into the can.
As for peelers, Consumer Reports recommends the Kyocera ceramic peeler for $18. It
has a comfortable handle and an adjustable blade that works well whether the chef is a
righty or lefty.
Complete Ratings and recommendations on all kinds of products, including appliances,
cars & trucks, and electronic gear, are available on Consumer Reports’ website.
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